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Police in County Derry are investigating two incidents of armed and masked men entering premises and making threats last night. It was reported around 7.20pm that a number of masked, one of whom was believed to be armed with a hand gun had entered a sports club in the Garvagh Road area and made threats […]

Updated – Road Safety Weather Alert –  Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Isha   20 January 2024 – The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Sunday 21 January and Monday 22 January as Met Éireann have issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Isha where wet and windy weather

Drivers are urged to take care on the roads ahead of Storm Isha lashing Ireland this weekend. A yellow wind warning for the country will kick in at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. It’ll bring heavy rain and very strong and gusty winds until 6am on Monday. Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel says the strongest

A public consultation has been launched in Derry and Strabane on a Letters to Heaven post box initiative. The project will see letterboxes placed in four of the largest cemeteries across the city and district, allowing visitors to send letters to loved ones they have lost. It has already been rolled out in the City

Uisce Éireann says it is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses served by the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply Scheme. An electrical issue has caused an unplanned plant shut down at the Meencrumlin Water Treatment Plant. The utility says crews are on the ground working to restore supply as quickly as

Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning to dog owners to keep their pet under control at all times ahead of lambing season. They say by being a responsible dog owner you can help prevent vicious attacks on defenceless sheep and their lambs. Last year there were a number of sheep kills and worrying in

  Derry City and Strabane District Council is advising the public that the ongoing severe weather conditions continues to impact on some of our services today, Friday, 19 January.   Refuse Services While our early morning refuse collection services were suspended we are pleased to advise that they have resumed and our teams will be

Stormont could return as early as Wednesday. It’s understood the DUP are in talks to end its near-two-year boycott. The north’s assembly collapsed in early 2022 after the DUP had concerns about post-Brexit trading arrangements. Since then – the Windsor Framework has been negotiated and implemented – however the party’s boycott goes on. It’s believed

A yellow wind warning will take effect in Donegal on Sunday morning at 11am. Very strong and gusty southwest winds may lead to create significant coastal waves, difficult travelling conditions and debris. It is due to end at 6am the following morning. Meanwhile an amber wind warning will be in place in the North, including

1 in 10 Irish motorists have driven after consuming alcohol in the last 12 months. A new survey from the RSA found almost 30 percent admitted to having two or more drinks the last time they drove while under the influence. The incidence was higher among male drivers, at 14 percent, compared to 6% of

A man entered a family store in Rathmullan yesterday and threatened staff with a knife, before making off with a large sum of money. It happened at a business premises on Pound Street at around 7 o’clock. No-one was injured. During investigations, Milford Gardaí arrested two men who are now detained and recovered both the

PSNI have issued an appeal to drivers to take extreme caution on the roads today as many remain untreated. Advice is to ensure your vehicle is road worthy before setting our on your journey and leaving extra time to reach your destination. Slow down and leave room for other motorists is also recommended.

A post-mortem will be carried out today on the body of a man killed during an explosion at a homeless hostel in Dublin. The scene of the blast is being forensically examined. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of an explosion at a homeless shelter on Little Britain Street shortly after 3pm

A man has died after a suspected explosion in Dublin City Centre. Gardaí are working to determine the exact cause. Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene of an explosion at a homeless shelter on little Britain street in Dublin City shortly after 3:30 this afternoon. One man has died as a result

A man arrested in connection with the discovery of 14 people in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort has been released without charge. A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Gardaí were alerted to nine men, three women and two young girls arriving into the country in Wexford on January

A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash outside Glenties this afternoon. Gardaí and Emergency Services are currently at the scene of the single car road traffic incident on the Ardara Road which occurred at around 2pm. The woman was injured at the scene and has been transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital for

There were 10,500 fewer patients on hospital waiting lists in the North West at the end of 2023. That’s according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in an update released on progress made to address hospital waiting lists across the region. There was a 13% reduction in the number of patients on outpatient waiting lists at

Just short of 33,000 new housing commencement notices were received by relevant authorities last year. That’s the highest on record and is up more than a fifth on 2022. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien described the figures as impressive and says they indicate housing supply continues to increase. In Donegal, the number of notices received was

Petrol and diesel prices have dropped by 4c per litre this month. January is the fourth month in a row costs have decreased. The AA says, on average, it costs €1.68 for a litre of either petrol or diesel. EV owners will pay €967 per year, compared to the December average of 975.

Many public services have ground to a halt in Northern Ireland as around 150,000 workers are on strike. Hospitals, schools and transport are all being badly hit. PSNI in Derry say Fountain Hill in the Waterside area of the city is closed to traffic due to ice and snow. Those are travelling are asked to

The Marine Section of Donegal County Council is to review the safety of the ferry slipway in Rathmullan. The issue’s been raised by Cllr Pauric McGarvey, who believes when the Lough Swilly Ferry to Buncrana isn’t operating, a new barrier or gate is necessary on the ferry slipway. Cllr McGarvey says he fears the tragedy

Gardaí in Donegal say people should only travel if it’s necessary as roads around the county remain in treacherous condition. They urge the public to stay safe and check in on vulnerable neighbours, family members & friends. A national low temperature alert is in place until midday as the latest cold-snap continues. A yellow alert

Planned ESB Network outages in Donegal are not going ahead today. Outages were to take place in Letterkenny and St Johnston to allow works to go ahead. ESB say these will be arranged for a future date and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

‘Landmark’ reforms of the child maintenance system are being brought before the Dáil today. Over 16,000 lone parents are expected to benefit from the changes including the exclusion of maintenance payments from the social welfare means tests for the first time. It means parents on reduced pay rates will see their payment increase and others

Tusla says it is committed to working with the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services to maintain counselling services in Letterkenny. Senior officials from the Child and Family Agency met with the service this week. Following what has been described as a productive meeting, Tusla has committed to continue to work with the counselling service to help